Position:  Geotechnical Engineer - Dynamic Earth
Location: Chester

Who We Are

Founded in 2004, Dynamic Engineering Consultants, P.C., and its Family of Companies;
Dynamic Earth, Dynamic Survey, and Dynamic Traffic, has emerged as one of the top Land Development Consulting Firms in the nation. Originating in New Jersey, the firm has grown to over 350 employees and 15 offices nationally. Dynamic caters to the demands of various Fortune 500 Companies, as well as an array of independent owners and developers of all sizes.

We have built our company to offer a unique consulting experience paralleled with an understanding of the design and permitting process for all forms of commercial, industrial and residential development. At Dynamic, we pride ourselves in offering a fun and exciting career by investing in our employees with elite training programs that lead to advancement opportunities.

Overview

The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for performing subsurface investigations, engineering analyses and evaluations related to site development projects, forensic investigations and/or to support design plans such as earth retaining structures, on-site wastewater treatment and disposal and foundation underpinning. Responsibilities may also include performing construction phase testing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex field exploration programs for a wide range of project types.
• Efficiently communicate field investigation instructions to drilling/subcontractor based on the project geotechnical scope.
• Oversee engineering services during construction on projects involving shallow and deep foundations, support of excavations and earthwork operations.
• Communicate field results during subsurface explorations with the project team and/or client, as required.
• Prepare field boring/test pit logs on a variety of projects to document subsurface composition and groundwater levels.
• Download field data and perform geotechnical engineering analyses and evaluation of the subsurface conditions to develop design recommendations and overall development considerations.
• Coordinate laboratory testing program based on the field results.
• Prepare construction phase inspection data reports with engineering observations and test results for review by project managers and supervisors.
• Prepare initial geotechnical engineering reports with compiled field investigation data and engineering analysis for review by project managers and supervisors.
• Perform reviews of project documents to identify geotechnical considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Geology or related engineering field; geotechnical engineering concentration preferred.
• 0 - 3 years’ experience in geotechnical consulting, construction material inspections or laboratory testing. Beneficial experience includes classifying soils in accordance with USDA or USCS, understanding and directing subsurface explorations, performing laboratory testing, and compiling data.
• 0 - 3 years’ experience in construction phase testing and inspection, including subgrade preparation, foundation installation inspection, fill placement testing, retaining wall construction oversight, soil stabilization oversight, concrete sampling and testing, reinforcing steel inspection, communicating with contractors and daily report preparation.
• Ability to work outdoors and in an office setting, as required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred or have the ability to obtain EIT certificate.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete field-testing technician certificate, accredited construction inspection/materials testing certificates, OSHA 40, OSHA 10, and/or American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA) gauge training preferred.
• Must have hands-on experience with metric and English tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand general computer commands and learn supporting software for entering field data, laboratory data, timesheets, etc.
• Independent and critical thinking.
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